Question
My 7-year-old son has recently started feeling a sore throat and experiencing severe coughing along with a slight fever. How should we treat pediatric tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
For the treatment of such conditions, consider administering some symptomatic antibiotic medications to the child. You can also opt for local irrigation or spraying, or even symptomatic injections within the tonsils, all of which can be quite effective. If the child’s main symptom is a sore throat, it is advisable to give a moderate dose of pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms; if the child continues to have a fever, oral fever-reducing medication can be given. In addition to medication, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to providing a light diet, enhancing nutritional supplementation, and aiding in an early recovery.